What tubes does the Bad Cat Hot Cat 30 - Gain use?

The Bad Cat Hot Cat 30 - Gain uses 4× ECC83 preamp tubes and 2× EL34 power tubes.

When was the Bad Cat Hot Cat 30 - Gain produced?

The Bad Cat Hot Cat 30 - Gain was produced 2000–present.

Bad Cat Hot Cat 30 - Gain preset

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The Bad Cat Hot Cat 30 is a 30-watt two-channel boutique EL34 head with exceptional touch sensitivity and dynamic range, covering warm cleans through natural high-gain crunch.

Years produced: 2000–present
Made in: USA
Wattage: 30W
Channels: 2
Preamp tubes: 4× ECC83
Power tubes: 2× EL34

Tags: american, boutique, el34, two-channel, high-gain.

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